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The Georgia Department of Human Services offers community based services to assist elderly and people with disabilities to remain living in their homes longer, in spite of mobility challenges. A few of the services include home modifications. The following is quoted from the <a href="http://team.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHS-DAS/menuitem why not try here.9e91405d0e424e248e738510da1010a0/?vgnextoid=baf466ef2affff00VgnVCM100000bf01010aRCRD”>GA Dept. of Human Services Division of Aging Services website, the 2008 – 2011 State Plan stated:…
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Considering the purchase of a handicap accessible vehicle? There are a number of important decisions to be made as you begin your search. The first question is, will you seek a vehicle that has already been modified, or will you do the modification to the vehicle after you purchase it? If you are looking for assistance in answering this question, you may consider locating a…
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Here are details for 4 Sources for Financing Assistive Technology: The Center for Financial Independence & Innovation On the subject of financing Assistive Technology, one Atlanta based organization that helps to finance assistive technology is The Center for Financial Independence & Innovation and their Credit-Able (AFP) program. Call 404-541-9005 and select the extension for the credit-able consumer liaison, Daphne Brookins. It is located at 1419 Mayson…
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Does Medicare pay for home modifications? I wish I could say they do, but I have never heard of Medicare helping with assistive care devices. A good internet source to confirm that is http://www Recommended Site.medicare.gov at this page: http://www.medicare.gov/longtermcare/static/HomeCare.asp Click on “home repair and modifications” at the bottom. It says they do not assist with home modifications, but they do provide some DME, durable…
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The VA offers assistance to veterans who are in need of disability equipment. Visit http://www.va.gov/ for more information. The home page for the Department of Veterans Affairs provides links to veterans benefits and services, as well as information and resources for other programs and offices.
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Have you visited the Disabilities Resources for Georgia Website? Lots of excellent links at http://www.disabilityresources.org/GEORGIA.html http://ow.ly/i/aAr4
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Wheelchair ramp assistance in the Atlanta area available at FODAC (Friends of Disabled Adults & Children – Atlanta) Visit: http://www.fodac.org/programs/ramps-for-champs.php http://ow.ly/i/awLH
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